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How to get fromHamilton Station to Rotoruaby train, plane, taxi, bus, or towncar

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton Station to Rotorua by train, plane, taxi, bus, or towncar

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane SYD - TRG
    3. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotoruataxi taxi
    10h 44m
    $518–1,255

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Rotorua

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane SYD - ROT
    11h 25m
    $221–900

  3. Fly Newcastle Airport to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane NTL - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    14h
    $453–1,758

  4. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Rotoruabus bus
    13h 18m
    $385–922

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Taupo, towncar

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane SYD - TUO
    3. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    4. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotoruatowncar towncar
    14h 6m
    $543–1,220

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,528.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Hamilton Station, NSW, Australia and Rotorua, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Station to Rotorua. However, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then take the taxi to Rotorua. Alternatively, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Rotorua (ROT), walk to Rotorua Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Rotorua CBD - Arawa Street.

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